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Lead / Head HR - Industrial Relations (Warehousing & Logistics)

Navi Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
The Head HR will serve as the sole HR leader and strategic business partner for the entity, driving the end-to-end people agenda across industrial operations, workforce management, employee relations, compliance and HR operations.Hands-on HR professional capable of independently managing a lean HR setup while partnering closely with business leaders
  • Independently manage site HR activities end to end.
  • Global brand with strong presence in India

About Our Client

  • Our client is one of the leading global real asset owner, developer and investment manager with a strong presence across Asia and other international markets.

Job Description

  • Lead the end-to-end HR function for the business unit, acting as the primary HR partner to site leadership.
  • Manage industrial relations, employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and workforce conflict resolution.
  • Oversee blue-collar and contract workforce management, including attendance, absenteeism, productivity, and workforce discipline.
  • Drive recruitment and onboarding for frontline and site-based roles, ensuring timely hiring and smooth employee integration.
  • Manage the complete employee lifecycle including confirmations, transfers, employee documentation, exits, and final settlements.
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, contract labour regulations, and internal HR policies.
  • Maintain HR records, statutory documentation, and audit readiness across all people processes.
  • Partner with payroll, finance, operations, administration, security, and EHS teams to ensure seamless workforce operations.
  • Drive employee engagement, communication, welfare initiatives, and site-level culture-building activities.
  • Support performance management processes and coach managers on employee handling and people-related decisions.
  • Monitor and report key workforce metrics including headcount, attrition, absenteeism, hiring, and disciplinary cases.
  • Implement HR policies, process improvements, and workforce planning initiatives to support business continuity and operational efficiency.
  • Build strong relationships with employees and managers while maintaining a balanced approach to employee welfare and business needs.
  • Act as the single point of contact for all HR matters and ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations in a lean environment.

The Successful Applicant

  • 12+ years of HR experience, with a significant part of that experience in an industrial setup, manufacturing environment, warehouse/logistics park, plant, or other labour-intensive operating environment.
  • Proven hands-on experience in managing HR operations in a lean setup, without heavy dependence on large shared teams.
  • Strong practical experience in industrial relations and blue-collar workforce management.
  • Sound experience in handling employee grievances, disciplinary matters, absenteeism, workforce issues, and contract labour-related concerns.
  • Good working knowledge of applicable labour laws and statutory compliance requirements relevant to industrial operations.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead the complete HR function for a standalone business unit.
  • High visibility role with direct exposure to site and business leadership.
  • Hands-on ownership across IR, workforce management, compliance, and HR operations.
  • Stable, globally backed organization with a strong growth trajectory in India's logistics and industrial infrastructure sector.



Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120441

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Industrial Relations
What is your area of specialisation?
Property & Construction
Location
Navi Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7120441

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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